New Criticism

Academic writings are fundamental to expanding and solidifying knowledge and understanding. Axiomatic to the objective nature of the writing is the existence of persuasive source material acting to support the argument put forth. For this purpose, critical evaluation of sources should be meticulously undertaken so as to ensure a strong and competent argument has been assembled. The sources themselves can take on many different forms depending on the discipline being examined and written in,…

The role of women has oscillated over time, and affected their status in society and control they have over their own lives. Throughout history women generally have had fewer legal rights and career opportunities than men. Motherhood is regarded as women's most significant professions but in the 20th century, women in most nations won the right to vote and increased their educational and job opportunities. During the 40s women's roles and expectations in society were changing rapidly. Previously…

least two quotes from what professional reviewers have written about the film. The general opinion of film critics and moviegoers was overwhelmingly positive for Singing in the Rain. The only downside that was said about the film in the review in the New York Times movie review was that they were not sure how the title of the film really played in, but in the end they decided that the title did not matter because the film itself was the “level of first-class satiric burlesque.” Film critics…

Dark Knight: 1. The purpose of this media text is to inform the audience if the movie: Dark Knight is worth while watching. Ebert and Roeper give their opinions about the movie, which are always supported by analyzations regarding the plot, characters and the work of the director. For instance, they stated gave a brief summary of the plot and said that the movie had constant action. They also said that Christian Bale is the most intimidating Batman yet and Maggi Gyllenhaal is an upgrade from…

“Star Children.” “Yes.” “Why?” “I don’t know.” We are not children. We are women, seniors, everything. But we look like children. Teens, even. But we are hundreds of thousands of years old. That is our secret. Star Children! Such a corny name. However, we became this for a reason; we are sprites. Shapeshifters. Some of us are angels. Others are just supernaturals. Nevertheless, we are all members of the magical community. -------------------- We’re trying to track them down. The Enemy.…

Let's be honest right away. I'm not a huge Cronenberg fan. I've seen most of his movies and more often than not, I don't end up loving them. That qualification right there probably puts me out of the running for giving a valid opinion on Dead Ringers. Nevertheless, this is my site and I can do what I want! First things first, I appreciate the hard work put into the Blu-ray from Scream Factory, but unfortunately, I did not enjoy the movie itself. If you want to read more (I forgive you if you…

Every critic has their own way of evaluating a play. Some may prioritize aspects that other critics do not. However, there are basic universal problems that all critics should address. Authors Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball state that what all critics need to basically focus on is the understanding, effectiveness, and ultimate worth of what they are critiquing (Brockett and Ball, pp. 32, par. 3). Yet according to journalist Maria Bustillos, critics could have their own opinion and follow…

Director, Darren Aronofsky, transforms the biblical story of Noah’s Arc into a dark, chilling story of undeniable faith, great ambition, and tells a tale of horrifying terrors implemented on a human-invested world by an almighty God. Many have grown up hearing the traditional story of how God ordered a man and his family to build a large arc, so that they, along with two of every animal in the world, would survive a world cleansing flood. The image of a happy, Christian family floating on water…

learns something new. According to Thomas C. Foster, a quest consists of five things; (a) a quester, (b) a place to go, (c) a stated reason to go there, (d) challenges and trials en route, and (e) a real reason to go there. Every quest is educational, in which the quester gains self-knowledge. The stated reason for a quest is almost never the real reason for the quester to embark on his/her journey. The original goal almost always fades away, and the quester then eventually gains new knowledge.…

Self-Evaluation Essay Little did I know that I was going to learn a lot more than I thought throughout the semester in ENGL 1433. I began the course dreading reading and writing. I just wanted to be done with the class before the class began and go back to science classes. I never have considered myself a good writer or someone who was good at analyzing literature, it was never something I enjoyed. Despite these initial thoughts and preconceived notions, I did, for the most part, enjoy the…